Superstar Diego El Cigala is contemporary flamenco's most compelling voice. An electrifying singer, he has collaborated with many of the most important names in flamenco, including Mario Maya, Farruco, El Güito, Camarón, Gerardo Núñez and Vicente Amigo, and is renowned for his pioneering work in fusing flamenco with Latin American music forms such as bolero, Afro-Caribbean jazz, and tango. His collaborations with Latin jazz icons Jerry Gonzalez and Bebo Valdés are revered as breakthroughs in flamenco and Latin jazz. He received a Latin Grammy for "Lágrimas Negras," which he recorded with Cuban jazz pianist Bebo Valdés, and just received a Latin Grammy nomination for his most recent recording "Cigala & Tango." For this program, he will present the New York premiere of "Cigala & Tango"; in addition to selections from his latest CD, he will perform songs from his other acclaimed recordings.
When?
November 1, at 8pm
Where?
The Town Hall
123 w 43rd St., New York, NY 10036
How much?
Ticket Price is $45,$55,$65
but
for WMI Friends it is $40, $50,$60
Tickets available through World Music Institute or by calling (212)545-7536 and through Ticketmaster